Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show
I am your Special Host Richard Wray
Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business.
My very special guest today is Brad Young ...
Brad Young started a shower repair business in Perth, Australia at 17. He expanded it from one van to multiple locations across the country, employing over 100 staff. Instead of franchising, he licensed the business model to friends in other cities. With his partner Kristy's support, they moved to the Gold Coast to test the market. Brad transitioned from field work to strategic leadership after a decade, leading to significant growth. His advice to entrepreneurs is to reinvest profits for business growth. Brad has future plans involving trade-related software.
Key Moments:
- Brad started a shower regrouting business at a young age after working for a family friend. Through hard work and determination, he grew the business to over 100 employees.
- Playing ice hockey at a young age helped develop Brad's mental toughness and self-discipline, traits that served him well as an entrepreneur.
- Though Brad did not have a vision of building a multimillion dollar business from the start, he worked hard to build a comfortable life for himself and his partner. The business success followed from that.
- Brad's partner Christie's support and encouragement was critical to making the business a success.
- It took Brad around 3 years to fully transition from working on the tools to taking on a pure leadership role in the business. This strategic shift helped accelerate the company's growth.
- Brad realized that a franchise model would not work for his business, but licensing arrangements with partners in other cities helped the business expand nationwide.
- Brad advises entrepreneurs to reinvest profits back into the business in the early stages, rather than spending on "toys". This helps build a cash buffer for future growth.
- Brad has a strong drive to be the best at whatever he does, though he realizes raw talent alone is not enough. Hard work and perseverance are required.
- Brad places importance on work-life balance and having enough money to enjoy life outside of work.
- Brad has ideas for software related to trades that he hopes to pursue in the future.
About The Show
Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show features guest stories about entrepreneurs and their journeys from startup, growth to success.
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